5 things: Instacart’s big push
A ‘smart’ move: On Wednesday, Instacart announced a ramped up partnership with The Save Mart Companies, California’s largest regional grocer, which operates nearly 200 stores. The retailer, which includes the brands…
Grocery stores coming to NE Ohio ‘charge 60% less’
CLEVELAND (WJW) — Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is promoted as having “extreme value,” and two of it’s stores are coming to Northeast Ohio. Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is making its move into our…
Kroger spending $45M on store upgrades in Ohio and Indiana
Kroger’s disclosure about the amount of money it is devoting to the store-related projects in its Cincinnati/Dayton Division comes just a few weeks after the grocer and Albertsons unveiled a revised…
Food Lion expands delivery service across 7 states
Food Lion announced Thursday that it has expanded its delivery reach in seven states, giving more customers access to the Food Lion To Go website and app. Food Lion now provides delivery…
With shopper boycott in full swing Loblaw is not sweating it
As Loblaw faces shopper backlash due to high prices and awaits the impact of a customer boycott, the retailer is off to a strong start financially. Revenue for the first…
Here’s how many different grocery stores Americans visit per week, and what they buy
How many different grocery stores do Americans visit for their weekly haul? Whether it be a physical supermarket or an online delivery service, the average American shops at two different grocery stores…
Whole Foods to open new grocery store in Scottsdale at a site now occupied by Fry’s
Whole Foods Market is expected to open a new store near downtown Scottsdale, which would be its sixth metro Phoenix location. The store at Indian School and Miller Roads will…
Employees Sue Outfox Hospitality in the Wake of Sudden Closings
That didn’t take long: The day after 33 Foxtrot stores and two Dom’s Kitchen & Market locations abruptly closed their doors, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of now-former employees. According to a report…
The Fresh Market Expands In Florida
The Fresh Market, Inc. has opened its newest store in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., marking the first location for the specialty food retailer in the city and its 48th in the…
Plan to ban plastic grocery bags clears first hurdle in California Senate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — A bill that would prohibit plastic bags in California grocery stores and steer people to paper or reusable bags passed its first legislative committee hearing on…